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Agency Recruitment Campaign - Architect roles

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for its "Agency Recruitment Campaign - Architect roles." This tender sought a recruitment company to assist in hiring a G7 Lead Data Architect, a G7 Lead Security Architect, a G7 Lead Enterprise Architect, and a G6 Chief Architect. Awarded on 8th April 2026, with the contract active starting 15th April 2026, and ending on 15th April 2027, this process falls under a limited procurement method, targeted at below-threshold competition within the services category focusing on recruitment services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for recruitment agencies specialising in identifying high-level architect roles. The successful supplier, Inspire People from Kent, an SME known for being agile and responsive to specialist hiring needs, was awarded the contract. Companies adept in sourcing skilled professionals in data architecture, security architecture, enterprise architecture, and chief architect roles would be well-suited to compete in these opportunities. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their market presence and establish themselves as key players in government recruitment services.

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Notice Title

Agency Recruitment Campaign - Architect roles

Notice Description

This requirement is for a recruitment company to support the recruitment of 1 G7 Lead Data Architect, 1 G7 Lead Security Architect, 1 G7 Lead Enterprise Architect and 1 G6 Chief Architect roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033783-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE PEOPLE

Further Information

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